Isis kills dozens of Christians and torches church in sickening terrorist attack

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The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for killing dozens of Christians and torching a church in a terrorist attack in Nigeria.The attack in the country's northeast killed at least 29 people, with a group of young people assembling at a football pitch were targeted.The attack occurred in Adamawa state, which borders Cameroon - a hotspot for terrorist violence.One local, Joshua Usman, said the dead included "youths, including some ladies that were watching football".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say He told said houses, churches, and motorcycles were burned in the attack.Footage from local reporters showed a torched building, upturned furniture, and charred motorcycles stacked on their side.Philip Agabus, a local resident, said: "Our people converged at a football pitch in Guyaku community...

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and were attacked by insurgents who entered with guns and began shooting randomly."The officer for State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, confirmed at least 29 had died in the attack.Citing a...

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